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[[A MULTICENTER SPANISH STUDY OF ATROPINE 0.01% IN CHILDHOOD MYOPIA PROGRESSION]].

Authors :
Shemesh N
Olshaker H
Source :
Harefuah [Harefuah] 2023 Feb; Vol. 162 (2), pp. 116-118.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Myopia, short-sightedness, is the most frequent cause of vision difficulty and its prevalence is expected to rise. Nowadays, the usage of atropine drops is effective for myopia progression control. Studies on the Asian population showed that atropine 0.01% is more efficient and safer than solutions that have a higher concentration. In this study, we report findings from a multicenter Spanish study that showed that atropine 0.01% decreases the progression of myopia in a pediatric population, with relatively few adverse effects. The results of this study may be relevant to doctors who treat children who have myopia, as well as to the children treated and their parents.

Details

Language :
Hebrew
ISSN :
0017-7768
Volume :
162
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Harefuah
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37078114